Private Equity

Fundraising

Tech-focused Francisco Partners gears up for big fundraising

The firm, with offices in San Francisco, London and New York, will also be bringing its second Agility fund to market.

2 min read · 24 January 2020

GPs build flexibility to avoid tax hit on investments held for under three years

The strategy is a reaction to the 2017 tax reform, which included provisions that charge an ordinary income tax rate on carry generated from investments held for under three years.

3 min read · 24 January 2020

Frontier taps into growth equity surge with $850 mln Fund VI launch

Last year, a total of $75 billion was raised by 131 growth equity funds globally, the highest amount in more than a decade.

2 min read · 22 January 2020

Baring Asia to ramp up Japan dealmaking with seventh flagship

The firm has closed Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VII on its $6.5bn hard-cap.

3 min read · 22 January 2020

TA closes unique double-down fund on $1 bln

TA recently used the fund the re-invest in MRI Software as part of a larger transaction in which Harvest Partners invested in the company

2 min read · 21 January 2020

Fundraising start-up Xen in talks with UN over impact platform – exclusive

The start-up is expected to reach $100m of total fund commitments later this month.

2 min read · 21 January 2020

Why Partners Group is underweight Asia-Pacific

The firm has been focusing on more institutional-quality opportunities in the region, according to its co-chief executive.

3 min read · 21 January 2020

Blackstone’s third energy-focused fund passes $4 bln mark

With about $4.2 bln raised to date, Blackstone Energy Partners III is within striking distance of a reported target of $4.5 bln

3 min read · 17 January 2020

Aurora hits target, eyes cap on sixth fund

Aurora Capital Fund VI will likely hold another close at the end of the first quarter.

1 min read · 16 January 2020

Chinese GPs cede ground in the battle over LPAs

Fewer China-headquartered PE funds reached final close last year as trade tensions, high valuations and concerns over tech exposure hindered capital raising efforts.

2 min read · 16 January 2020

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